Jonathon Macoon
Please! Just help our son!
FATHER O'DONNELL
Well all right now, Mr. Maccon, no need to get emotional. But you must understand
the facts of the matter. Jonathon would have to undergo a rigorous medical examination to
rule out mental illness. Then, assuming the examination found nothing, we would need to
obtain permission from the bishop to conduct the exorcism. I can't just chant a few words in
Latin and poof! Jonathon's all better and you're on your way.
MARGORIE
Oh, Harold! [Starts crying]
HAROLD
There, there Margie. Father, is there anything you can do to help us?
FATHER O'DONNELL
Perhaps we could start with me having a word with young Jonathon here, hmm? See
where a conversation gets us?
Hey lad, what do you say? Do you mind chatting with an old priest for a few minutes
while your parents wait outside?
JONATHON
Uh, okay. Sure.
MARGORIE
Oh, Father, I don't think that's a good idea.
FATHER O'DONNELL
And why is that?
HAROLD
We're just concerned for your safety. Please understand: we were completely serious
on the phone. We don't want to be liable if --
FATHER O'DONNELL
Mr. & Mrs. Maccon, in my 38 years as a priest I've seen many strange things, and dealt with
more than my fair share of unruly teenage boys. Your son is neither strange nor unruly.